LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A male motorcyclist is dead Tuesday morning after crashing near Mt Charleston, police say.

Nevada Highway Patrol said the crash occurred on State Route 158 north of mile marker 7, the route that connects Kyle Canyon Road and Lee Canyon Road.

The nature of the crash remains unclear, but troopers confirmed the motorcyclist died at the scene.

All north and southbound lanes in the area are closed to all traffic until further notice.

The public is advised to avoid the area, while an investigation is ongoing.

Further information will be provided at a later date.

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